Authors: Dean O Hillis
Local Reviews: Late Night Alumni
In the fast-paced world of electronica, it isn’t surprising that this is LNA’s fourth album since their 2005 debut, but rather, it is pleasantly shocking to hear how sleek it sounds, especially for an SLC-based outfit. Arguably, this is because well-known DJ and local-adopted son Ryan Raddon (aka Kaskade) is the mastermind behind the sound, but vocalist Becky Jean Williams—whose little-girl cooing is perfect for this genre—more than holds her own. … read more
Local Review: The Piano Guys – Wonders
The Piano Guys = Richard Clayderman – Yanni … read more
Local Review: Robyn Cage – Tales Of A Thief /...
Robyn Cage = (Florence + the Machine) + Lana Del Rey – Fiona Apple … read more
Local Review: Rare Facture – Light In The Dark
Rare Facture Light In The Dark Self-Released Street: 06.30 Rare Facture = OMD + Depeche Mode Here’s a novel notion, local musos: study and learn the genre you’re interested in until it becomes your passion—if not your love—then go and make an album. Seemingly without pretension, local synth duo Tom Cella and David Burdick have
Local Review: Rare Facture – Suspension of the Conscious Mind
Rare Facture = Anything Box + Dream Academy … read more
Local Review: MiNX – Golden
Living up to their reputation as one of SLC’s more prolific bands, vocalist/rapper Ischa B. and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Raffi Shahinian return after last year’s MixTape with an album of nine new tracks. … read more
Review: Geoff Westen – I’m Not Crazy
Geoff Westen = Oingo Boingo + The Cars – David Byrne … read more
Review: Gardens & Villa – Dunes
Much like their eponymous 2011 debut, the new Gardens & Villa album frequently combines lead singer and guitarist Chris Lynch’s flute playing with the synths of Adam Rasmussen that recalls the early-’80s styling of this amalgam, with mostly successful results. … read more
Review: Erasure – World Beyond
Erasure = Sparks + Communards + Kronos Quartet
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Review: Dutch Uncles – O Shudder
Dutch Uncles = Scritti Politti + XTC … read more
Review: D.A.R.K. – Science Agrees
D.A.R.K. = Right Said Fred – B-52’s … read more
Review: case/lang/veirs – Self-titled
case/lang/veirs = Parton/Ronstadt/Harris + Buckingham/Nicks/McVie
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